Question

One staple weighs 31 milligrams. If a box of staples holds 250 staples, how many grams of staples does the box hold?

Answer 1

Answer:

7.75

Step-by-step explanation:

1 mg = 0.001 g

31 mg * 0.001 = 0.31 grams per staple

0.31 g * 250 = 7.75 grams per 250 staples

Answer 2

Answer:

b) 7.75

Step-by-step explanation:

convert 31 milligrams to grams = .031 grams

250 x .031 = 7.75 grams